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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

5

Bullet Kills Boy and Wounds Father Near Dysart

Eight year old Kenneth Hupfeld died after a .38 slug passed through him as John Schultz cleaning a revolver fired in the living room of the Hupfeld farm southeast of Dysart. Schultz was critically wounded. coroner Burrows called it an accidental shooting. Kenneth was taken to Allen Memorial hospital Waterloo with the bullet removed and showed progress.

Dysart Kenneth Hupfeld Clarence Hupfeld John Schultz Belle Plaine Hupfelds Hupfeld Benton County Schultz John R. Burrows Allen Memorial Hospital Waterloo

Vets Returning From Overseas Reach Iowa Ports

Eastern Iowans slated for return to New York and Newport News include Rex Peters DeWitt Elmer Lyle Keota Tony Shada Cedar Rapids Robert Seland Decorah Henry Cummings Cedar Rapids Byron Bolsinger Hopkinton Roy Anderson Cedar Rapids Otto Bom Bach Blairstown Loren Van Fossen Cedar Rapids Peter Kanellis Cedar Rapids Mervin Clark Cedar Rapids Billy Cnossen Washington Cyril Kalina Toledo Florence Kyle Washington Melvin Luze Dysart Lumir Yanda Toledo Bernard Patnode Stone City Dale Wall Cedar Rapids Leonard Paulsen Blairstown LeRoy Amslough Clarion Clifford Davis Iowa City Roger Pahl Decorah Lewis Gould Brooklyn Carroll Mitchell Eldora Donald Grovert Newhall Harry Snyder Clarion Harry P McCarter Cedar

Associated Press Lumir J. Yanda Toledo Bernard J. Patnode Stone City Newport News Mexico Victory Dale E. Wall Cedar Rapids Leonard J. Paulsen Blairstown Le-Roy H. Amslough Clarion Clifford W. Davis Iowa City Roger A. Pahl Decorah Lewis M. Gould Brooklyn Carroll D. Mitchell Eldora Sedalia Victory Donald C. Grovert Newhall Harry L. Snyder Seattle Mormac Cove Harry P. McCarter Cedar

Falls Memorials Mention World War II Names

The list names Pfc Elve M Bunting and T/Sgt Dale W Southwick among service members linked to Solon and Washington with other ranks and locations suggested by the fragmentary OCR.

Falls Elve M. Bunting Anamosa Pfe John A Slach Solon Dale W Southwick Kalona Ward N. Benson Washington

Hart Heads New Iowa Real Estate Panel

In Des Moines AP reports E A Hart was chosen director of the newly formed Iowa Real Estate Commission at its first official meeting. Hart previously served as secretary in charge of real estate under Wayne Ropes, who remains chairman. the five member panel will license and regulate real estate dealers with the same staff as before.

DES Moines E. A. Hart Iowa Real Estate Commission Wayne Ropes Hart Alice Shaw C M. Newbold Darlene Glover Ropes

Norwegian Students to Attend Drake University Next Semester

Six Norwegian students will attend Drake University on one year scholarships. George S. Berry, dean of students, announced the plan Friday. Drake cooperates with the Institute of International Education as Norwegian colleges were closed during the war.

Des Moines Drake University George S. Berry Drake Institute of International Education Norway

Axtell-Weger Wed In Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

Strawberry Point Florine Axtell daughter of Meron Axtell and Walter E Weger son of John Weger were married at Emanuel's Lutheran church. The bridegroom served 40 months in the army with 10 overseas.

Strawberry Point Florine Axtell Meron A. Axtell Walter E. Weger John Weger Emanuel’s Lutheran Church

Marion News Aid Grows From Local War Service Updates

Marion residents receive notices of returning soldiers and family updates. Dr Harold Windsor transfers from DeWitt hospital to University hospital Iowa City for psychopathic ward care after being wounded in Normandy. Lt Edith Mattson becomes his wife on Christmas Day. Others include Jack Hogan re-enlisting and Cpl William Hogan’s Seattle trip, plus Lt Fred Louis Jr and the Louis family visiting. Local businesses advertise sales and services as community keeps wartime pace.

Harold Windsor Carl L. Windsor Marion Congregational Church DeWitt Hospital Auburn Calif University Hospital Iowa City St. Low Windsor Omaha Edith Mattson A.N.C Children’s Hospital Iowa Ity

Plan Direct Air Route From Iowa to Southwest

American Airlines proposes through service from Des Moines Sioux City Ottumwa and Mason City to San Diego and Los Angeles San Antonio Texas Mexico City Dallas Fort Worth and El Paso Texas and Arizona points if the Mid Continent American consolidation is approved Exhibits filed with the Civil Aeronautics board show plans to reduce passenger and cargo tariffs and improve flight and ticket and reservation service A hearing on the consolidation case is set for January 21 before a cab examiner.

Washington American Airlines Des Moines Sioux City Ottumwa Mason City San Diego Los Angeles San Antonio Texas Mexico City Dallas Fort Worth el Paso Arizona American Civil Aeronautics Board

Reds Mum on Fate Of Fred Kaltenbach

Berlin AP The U S military government said the Russians had not replied to a month old request for information on Nazi broadcaster Fred W Kaltenbach whose Waterloo Iowa home was once. The Americans asked Soviet occupation authorities to assist in arresting Kaltenbach if he was in the Soviet zone. Mrs Kaltenbach told American officers last July that Soviet authorities arrested him June 14 1945 at their Schoeneberg Berlin home.

Berlin U. S Fred W. Kaltenbach Waterloo Kaltenbach Schoeneberg

Forbes Succeeds Carey as Sioux City Editor

Willis Forbes named managing editor of the Journal-Tribune to replace the late John W Carey who died on Christmas day. Forbes has served as assistant managing editor and Sunday editor since 1941 and was city editor before the consolidation. Kenneth Stock becomes Sunday editor.

Sioux City Willis Forbes Journal-Tribune John W Carey Carey Forbes Journal and Tribune Journal Journal and Journal- Tribune Kenneth Stock

State College classes postponed due to crowded registration

AMES AP The start of second semester classes at Iowa State college was moved to Monday after un usually large crowds blocked registration. About 4 500 students registered Thursday with 1 000 more expected Friday. Veterans enrollment and re enrollment of former students led to the surge. 50 new undergraduate sections may be needed. Housing strains grow as Navy housing shifts and cots fill armory and MCA dormitory. Some locals convert basements to living spaces for students.

Cntering College Navy Armory M.C.A Ames

Iowa Obituaries and Local Death Notices Summary

Edgewood area reports death of Shaw 75 after a weeks illness with four sons and a daughter. Services were held at Rhine funeral home with burial in Edgewood cemetery. Toledo notices include Mrs Lloyd Thompson dies from burns after clothing caught fire while cooking. surviving daughter and others noted. West Liberty reports death of Mrs Emma Passmore’s daughter-in-law in Colorado after car collision. Also brief note on C. T. Montgomery, former West Liberty resident, dying in Pasadena California. funeral planned in Vasalia. survivor list includes daughter, brother, and granddaughter.

Edgewood Wm Shaw Don Rhines Manchester Rhine Funeral Home Scott Methodist Episcopal Church Edgewood Cemetery Toledo Lloyd Thompson Henderson Funeral Home J. E. Pritchard Toledo Methodist Church Thompson C. T. Montgomery West Liberty Pasadena Calif Montgomery Frank California Laura Swart Montgomery Mt. Calvary A. F The Presbyterian Church Ralph Arnold Vasalia

Msgr Taken to Retire as Elkader Pastor After 28 Years

The Rt. Rev. Msgr James P. Taken will retire January 20 as dean of the Elkader district and longtime pastor of St. Joseph's. He will be succeeded by Rev. Edward A. Fitzgerald, formerly pastor of Sacred Heart Osage. Born 1863 in Dubuque, Taken served at several parishes including Forest City and Eagle Center before Elkader. He was named a domestic prelate in 1939 by Pope Pius XII and will reside in Elkader with his sister Agnes Taken.

Elkader James P. Taken St. Joseph’s Church Edward A. Fitzgerald Sacred Heart Church Osage Msgér. Taken Dubuque Loras' College Grand Seminary Montreal St. Francis Seminary Milwaukee John J Hennessy Taken St James Church Forest City Thompson Buffalo Center Swea City Crystal Lake Lake Mills Northwood Nevis Settlement Armstrong St Mary's of Mt. Carmel Eagle Center Elk

Self-Employed Vets Receive 48 239 Aid in Iowa

Payments totaling 48 239 were made last month to 502 self employed Iowa veterans whose businesses failed to furnish at least 100. The Iowa Employment Security commission reported 30 139 paid in November to 318 veterans. The federal government covers the difference to reach 100 monthly. Unemployment aid rose from 4 356 in November to 9 250 in December. December payments totaled 496 550, more than double November 239 371. The weekly allowance is 20.

DES Moines Iowa Iowa Employment Security Commission

Johnson elected vice president of national conference

Willard L. Johnson former dean of men at Drake University was chosen as vice-president of the National Conference of Christians and Jews the announcement said on Thursday.

Des Moines, In Willard L. Johnson Drake University National Conference of Christians and Jews

Industrialists to Train Iowa Farm Boys Through Ad Campaign

Des Moines (UP) Iowa Development Commission will run a nationwide ad push through 1946 highlighting Iowa as a center of industry and agriculture. Ads in Business Week and Fortune stress farm boys’ early exposure to machinery and easy training for industrial work. The commission, formed in 1945, also places welcome signs at state borders and runs an essay contest in Iowa high schools to spur youths to see local opportunities.

Des Moines Iowa Rodney Q. Selby Iowa Development, Commission Business Week Fortune Commission Selby

More Gasoline Pumps Are Licensed in Iowa

Iowa officials report 15 331 gasoline station pumps licensed in late 1945 six months, up 558 from 1944. The increase follows end of rationing and reopening of wartime closures. First half fiscal year fee receipts reach 24 240 dollars, up 370 50 from prior year.

DES Moines State Department of Agriculture Department

Holiday Whisky Shortage Trims Iowa January Ration

Des Moines AP reports state liquor stores cut 20 000 cases from December whisky run forcing January ration to drop from three fifths to two fifths. The commission has been receiving about 45 000 cases monthly from distillers.

Des Moines Liquor Commission

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